SOUTH REWARD--St. Dominic High School is celebrating an exceptional performance by its students in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examinations administered by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) in May and June 2026, with the school recording a 100% overall pass rate.
Students earned a combined 159 Grade I passes, 115 Grade II passes and 31 Grade III passes, reflecting strong achievement across the curriculum and the collective efforts of students, teachers, parents, guardians and the wider school community.
The 2026 results were particularly strong in the Sciences, Modern Languages, Information Technology, Business Studies and the Arts, with several subjects recording 100% pass rates and a high percentage of Grade I performances.
Outstanding Subject Performance
Several subjects produced exceptional results:
- Biology: Achieved a 100% Grade I pass rate, with all candidates earning Grade I.
- Spanish: Recorded a 100% pass rate, with 93% of candidates earning Grade I.
- Information Technology: Achieved a 100% pass rate, with 70% of candidates earning Grade I and 30% earning Grade II.
- Physics: Recorded a 100% pass rate, with 75% of candidates earning Grade I.
- Human and Social Biology: Achieved a 100% pass rate, with 70% earning Grade I.
- Visual Arts: Achieved a 100% pass rate, with more than 70% of candidates earning Grade I.
- Theatre Arts: Achieved a 100% pass rate, with 80% earning Grade I.
- Chemistry: Recorded a 100% pass rate, with two-thirds of candidates earning Grade I.
The school said these results demonstrate both the dedication of its students and the sustained performance of its academic departments.
Nyah Kalmera Emerges as School's Top Performer
Leading the Class of 2026 was Nyah Emilia Kalmera, who emerged as St. Dominic High School's top performer with 10 Grade I passes.
Kalmera earned Grade I passes in Biology, Chemistry, English A, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Theatre Arts, Additional Mathematics and Music. She also achieved seven straight-A profiles, the highest recorded among this year's graduating cohort.
Outstanding Academic Achievers
Several other students delivered outstanding performances across a wide range of subjects:
- Sebastian Hidalgo Ruiz: Earned eight Grade I passes in Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English A, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics and Spanish. He also achieved six straight-A profiles.
- Yingxin Li: Attained eight Grade I passes in Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, English A, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics and Visual Arts.
- Lavesh Sharma: Secured seven Grade I passes in Additional Mathematics, Biology, English A, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, while also earning five straight-A profiles.
- Jonathan Serrata Rosario: Achieved seven Grade I passes, including strong performances in English A, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics and Principles of Accounts.
- Luveena Krishnani: Earned seven Grade I passes, demonstrating strength across Mathematics, Information Technology, Additional Mathematics, Principles of Accounts and other subject areas.
- Elonka Morris: Recorded seven Grade I passes and one Grade II pass, excelling in Biology, Chemistry, English A, Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics.
- Suvali Agnani: Achieved seven Grade I passes and one Grade II pass, with outstanding performances across Information Technology, Mathematics, English A, Principles of Accounts and Integrated Science.
Additional High Achievers
The school also recognized the accomplishments of:
- Ashlee Marie Daniel: 6 Grade I passes.
- Caius Ocean Disch: 6 Grade I passes.
- Shareeza Inshanali: 6 Grade I passes.
- Mervin Alexander Scot: 6 Grade I passes.
- Sasha Brooks Tabarez: 5 Grade I passes and four straight-A profiles.
A Community Achievement
The school said the results reflect the hard work and determination of its students, supported by the commitment of parents and guardians and the dedication and professionalism of teachers and staff.
The Catholic School Board, Leadership Team, teachers and staff extended congratulations to every student who sat the CSEC examinations and expressed appreciation to parents, guardians and families for their continued partnership in supporting student achievement.
St. Dominic High School said the performance of the Class of 2026 reflects the strong culture of academic excellence, resilience and personal growth that continues to define the school.
The school remains committed to nurturing academic achievement, leadership, character development and lifelong learning, while building on a legacy in which students are encouraged to pursue success through hard work, determination, faith and a shared commitment to excellence.
